Carpenter, Engineering at Aga Khan University Hospital

Carpenter

Department

Engineering

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

The incumbent will carry out activities relating to building works involving movable/non-movable furniture repairs, ironmongery and related accessories repair/replacement, minor woodwork fabrications, polishing/varnishing, window/door glazing, tiling of walls, floors, ceiling, carpentry materials requirement and specifications, carpentry assets maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing/handover, third-party service supervision,

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for carpentry works throughout the Aga Khan University as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;
• Document all carpentry activities and test results according to department policy;
• Promptly respond to Maintenance requests (BDM) as per policy;
• Timely complete Preventive Maintenance (PPM) reports for carpentry works as per schedules and maintaining accurate documents;
• Liaison with user Departments for maintenance activities and report arising issues to team leader
• Participate in requests for special projects, such as newly built/acquired areas planning
• Develop with team leader planned Maintenance schedules and guidelines;
• Develop building activities safety and in-service education to other technicians and facilities users as necessary;
• Assess requirements for minor structural works (materials & labour)

Requirements:

• Carpentry trade test grade 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Thorough knowlegde on technical specifications of wood, adhesives, glass, ironmongery, and related materials safe application and storage,
• Basic knowledge with function and maintenance of other civil trades (Masonry, Painting & decoration)
• At least three years experience in a similar position
• Basic knowledge of other civil trades
• Good communication and interpersonal skills